Ref: 000850 Attendance and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer Fixed Term Contract Salary: Grade 5 Point 18-23 30,559 - 33,366 ( 23,170 - 25,299) Hours: 32.5 per week (39 weeks) Required for : 1st September 2025 The governors wish to appoint a dedicated and hard-working Attendance and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer to improve attendance and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils. The postholder will lead targeted work on reducing persistent absence and promoting a culture of safeguarding, in line with statutory duties and Oldham Council guidelines. The successful candidate will: Lead on monitoring of pupil attendance and punctuality across school Work directly with families to address barriers to attendance through early help, home visits and structured action plans. Be professional at all times and be a team player. Be positive, inspirational and self motivated. Have a sound knowledge of working of safeguarding in schools. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We can offer you: Well behaved and happy children who enjoy learning. The opportunity to be part of a caring, dedicated and hard-working team. A high level of commitment from governors, staff and parents. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact school to arrange on 0161 770 5790. All applications should be sent to the school before the closing date. Please email completed applications to: info@hodgecloughprimary.oldham.sch.uk. Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview. The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Closing Date: Thursday 19th June 2025 at 12 noon. Interviews: Wednesday 25th June 2025 Start Date: 1st September 2025